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The Brothers Size by Tarell Alvin McCraney

Geffen Playhouse 10886 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Geffen Playhouse presents the 20th Anniversary production of The Brothers Size By Tarell Alvin McCraney Directed by Bijan Sheibani Drawing from the rich tradition of the Yoruba people of West Africa, The Brothers Size is a modern-day fable about two brothers in ...

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The Classical Theatre of Harlem presents Memnon by Will Power

The Getty Villa Outdoor Theater 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA

The Classical Theatre of Harlem and The Getty Villa present Memnon Written by Will Power Directed by Carl Cofield Choreographed by Tiffany Rea-Fisher Click here for tickets! With bold, vivid language and gripping dramatic conflict, Memnon tells the tale of a powerful ...

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$30 – $55

DADA’S OPEN CLASSES

The Rhimes Performing Arts Center 1850 S Manhattan Pl., Los Angeles, CA

Join DADA for one of their Open Classes, perfect for students of all ages and skill levels. Explore the world of dance in this exciting and dynamic series with its focus on health and fitness. Choose from Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, Aerial ...

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$20 – $30

Kill Move Paradise by James Ijames

Odyssey Theatre 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

The Odyssey Theatre Ensemble presents Kill Move Paradise By James Ijames Directed by Gregg T. Daniel Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames’ New York Times Critics’ Pick play Kill Move Paradise tells the story of Isa, Daz, Grif, and Tiny, four Black men ...

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$20 – $40

A WORDTheatre Tribute to Langston Hughes: Stories, Poems, Jazz & the Blues

Moss Theater 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica, CA

A WORDTheatre Tribute to Langston Hughes: Stories, Poems, Jazz & the Blues Join a rousing tribute to one of the most powerful voices of the 20th Century, Langston Hughes. This beautifully curated production will be brought to life by actors Charles Parnell, ...

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$25 – $50

BILLIE! Backstage with Lady Day

Whitefire Theatre 13500 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA

Whitefire Theatre presents BILLIE! Backstage with Lady Day Starring Synthia L. Hardy Directed by Bryan Rasmussen With timeless hits like “I’ll Be Seeing You,” “Embraceable You” and the devastating “Strange Fruit,” delivered with one of the most distinctive voices in the history ...

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$25 – $50